hubspot_delete_task

Archive (soft delete) a task in HubSpot.

SERVERHubSpot MCP Server SOURCEadeel0x01/hubspot-mcp-tools

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

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WHAT IT DOES

What hubspot_delete_task does on HubSpot MCP Server

AI agents call hubspot_delete_task to permanently remove resources in HubSpot MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why hubspot_delete_task is rated Critical

This tool performs a destructive action by deleting (even if soft-deleted) task records. While soft-delete is reversible in some systems, it effectively removes data from the user's active view and normal operations. Given the HubSpot context where tasks track engagement and business workflow, deletion materially harms data availability.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description explicitly states 'Archive (soft delete) a task' — this removes or archives data irreversibly from normal workflow. Although described as a soft delete, the effect is to remove the task from active use.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs hubspot_delete_task safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and HubSpot MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For hubspot_delete_task, this is the rule to start with:

hubspot_delete_task Hidden

hubspot_delete_task is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "hubspot_delete_task"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect HubSpot MCP Server, apply this rule, and every hubspot_delete_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about hubspot_delete_task

What does the hubspot_delete_task tool do? +

Archive (soft delete) a task in HubSpot. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the HubSpot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on hubspot_delete_task? +

Register the HubSpot MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hubspot_delete_task: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches HubSpot MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hubspot_delete_task? +

hubspot_delete_task is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit hubspot_delete_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the hubspot_delete_task rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block hubspot_delete_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for hubspot_delete_task. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides hubspot_delete_task? +

hubspot_delete_task is provided by the HubSpot MCP Server MCP server (adeel0x01/hubspot-mcp-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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